Niederbipp: population and statistics
Niederbipp has a population of 5,689 (2025) across 17.3 km², or 329 people per km². It ranks 368 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +20.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 5,689 residents
- 17.3 km²
- 329 people/km²
- 460 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Niederbipp ranks No. 37 by population.
Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants: 2,784 kW in Niederbipp, compared with an average of 999.1 kW in Bern and 919.4 kW nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,168 kWh a year here.
Niederbipp in numbers
Where is Niederbipp?
Population of Niederbipp over time
Niederbipp had 4,711 residents in 2015 and 5,689 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 5,097 |
| 2021 | 5,151 |
| 2022 | 5,185 |
| 2023 | 5,418 |
| 2024 | 5,557 |
| 2025 | 5,689 |
Did you know?
- “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,424 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Walliswil bei Niederbipp, 1.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Langenthal (16,233 residents), 9.0 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,672 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Niederbipp
Value for the municipality, then the regional average and the national median (for counts: regional and national totals). The gauge places the municipality between the lowest and highest value in the country.
Population
| Indicator | Niederbipp | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 18.9% | 22.7% | 20.7% | ranked 1,227 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Niederbipp | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 2,923 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 385 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 25.0% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ranked 800 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 33.1% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ranked 412 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 68.9% | 54.1% | 69.5% | ranked 934 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Niederbipp | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 66.0% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ranked 482 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 15.6% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ranked 789 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 10.1% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ranked 1,063 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 4.2% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ranked 519 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 228 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 432 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2,784 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 70 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 90.8 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 109 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 15,961 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 207 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Niederbipp | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 349 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 421 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 363 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 417 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 63.8 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ranked 950 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 68.3% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ranked 660 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 26.2% | 29.2% | 29.0% | ranked 1,148 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Niederbipp | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 3,533 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 274 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 621.0 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ranked 292 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 73.7% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ranked 524 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 18.3% | 22.5% | 24.2% | ranked 1,190 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Niederbipp | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 29.6% | 18.6% | 18.9% | ranked 313 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Niederbipp
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Niederbipp?
Niederbipp has 5,689 residents (2025), ranking 368 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Niederbipp?
Niederbipp covers 17.3 km², with a density of 329 people per km².
Is the population of Niederbipp growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Niederbipp went from 4,711 to 5,689, a change of +20.8%.
Where is Niederbipp?
Niederbipp is in Bern. It belongs to Verwaltungskreis Oberaargau (district). Latitude 47.266, longitude 7.696.
Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Niederbipp?
In Niederbipp, “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 2,784 kW (2026), ranking 70 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1,134 kW.
Jobs: what is the figure for Niederbipp?
In Niederbipp, “Jobs” stands at 3,533 (2024), ranking 274 of 2,111 municipalities; the national median is 622.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Niederbipp?
In Niederbipp, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,168 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Niederbipp?
The nearest to Niederbipp are Walliswil bei Niederbipp (1.4 km), Oberbipp (2.8 km), Oensingen (2.9 km), Walliswil bei Wangen (3.9 km), Wiedlisbach (4.0 km).